Shahi wins confidence vote to lead Karnali government
Summary
Mangal Bahadur Shahi has won a vote of confidence in the Karnali Provincial Assembly with 21 votes, securing the minimum needed to command a majority. His government is set for cabinet expansion after the CPN-UML and Nepali Communist Party reached a six-point agreement.
Key Points
- Mangal Bahadur Shahi secured 21 votes in the 40-member Karnali Provincial Assembly, enough for a majority.
- He was appointed chief minister on July 28 with CPN-UML support after Yamalal Kandel resigned.
- Shahi urged all parties, including the Nepali Congress, to focus on Karnali’s poverty, illiteracy and remoteness.
- The NCP and UML reached a six-point agreement, clearing the way for cabinet expansion.
